Not surprising after such a beating, but she still was impressed by his composure and by the contrast of blond hair and very dark eyes. She reminded herself that, whatever he had done to provoke retaliation, he had rescued four soldiers under fire. She had previously dealt with men whose basic character verged on the villainous, yet who displayed amazing courage on the battlefield. Was Collier another of them? Connie smiled and perched on the bed. ‘Sergeant Bush, SIB. The Doc has allowed me to talk to you on condition that I don’t use Nazi tactics. I won’t ask how you’re feeling, because that rainbow of bruises on your face gives me a likely answer. Although, I guess it’s your back that’s giving the most pain. Major Clarkson reckons no lasting damage has been done, so you should be back in the cockpit before too long.’ Collier said nothing while he very obviously studied her dark trouser suit, white blouse and neat hairstyle. ‘Andy Richards told us flying is the great love of your life.
